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Last week a high school student
used a cellphone to record a teacher losing control of his temper in class.
According to the El Paso Times, the teacher became increasingly angry over
a period of several minutes—"screaming, cussing, and scolding"
his students for not doing their work. The administration suspended the
teacher and the situation is now under further review.
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When—if ever—is it OK for a
teacher to lose his or her temper at students? Was it a violation of
privacy for this student to record the teacher’s "tantrum"? What
recourse should students have? Have you ever lost control in your
classroom?
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Sometimes the biggest problem with
professional development isn't the presenter, it's the audience.
A high school teacher finds an
unintended consequence of the push for accountability: The students who
need the most help often end up getting the least.
States should do more to support
alternative teacher certification programs, in part by loosening licensure
requirements, argues a new paper by the Center for American Progress.
In the face of other economic setbacks,
families are cutting costs so that they can continue homeschooling. (AP)
The instructional framework gets a
thumbs up on reading from the federal research clearinghouse. (Education Week)
Some Calif. districts have banned
mini-fridges and microwaves in an attempt to save money, frustrating
teachers who cannot leave their classrooms. (AP)
A study of 820 1st grade classrooms has
found that fewer than a fourth offer top-notch learning environments. (Education Week)
Teachers’ views on their profession
have become markedly more positive over the past quarter century, at least
partially validating the widespread school-improvement efforts of the
period, concludes a retrospective survey report released this week by
MetLife, Inc.
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Living
in Dialogue
Anthony Cody shares a message from a burnt-out science teacher who's
leaving the profession.
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A
Place at the Table
An art critique has Susan Graham thinking: The image of public education
can differ depending on where you’re standing.
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The Book Whisperer
Donalyn Miller joins a week-long children’s literature blog tour that
starts March 9th.
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New
Terrain
Jessica Shyu is ecstatic about the stimulus package, but reminds us it’s no
silver bullet.
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Unwrapping the Gifted
A casual sit-down with her students reminds Tamara Fisher that gifted kids
need reassurance and support as much as any others.
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Eduholic
Emmet Rosenfeld is concerned that the talented and gifted program at his
son's school emphasizes rote learning over creativity.
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Blogboard
Teacher's look at what's new and noteworthy in educator blogs.
Recently: A High-Teary-eyed Breakthrough, A High-Achieving Student,
and Facebook: Agent of Change?, and more.
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Career
Corner
A thank-you note can make a candidate stand out from the rest of the pool,
by demonstrating professionalism, follow-through, and interest.
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Student incentive-pay programs are popping up around the country, prompting
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Teacher
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A teacher loses his temper in class and a student records it on a
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The growing number of home foreclosures around the country is having an
impact on classrooms, with more teachers working with unstable student
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